UK children often start reading at a masjid madrasah, then move to online lessons using a different Qaida. Nothing is wasted.
Common Qaidas
| Qaida | Often used in |
|---|---|
| Noorani Qaida | Very widely used in the UK and worldwide |
| Yassarnal Quran | Many South Asian madrasahs |
| Al-Qaida al-Baghdadiyya | Arab countries |
| Madani Qaida | Some madrasahs and online courses |
What transfers
- Letter recognition and sounds.
- Short vowels, tanween, sukoon, shaddah.
- Joining letters.
The order and page layout differ, but the skills are the same.
How the switch works
- The teacher checks your child’s current skills in the trial lesson.
- They start at the matching lesson of the Noorani Qaida.
- Early pages may be quick revision.
- Within a week or two, your child is used to the new layout.
Script differences
Some Qaidas use the South Asian (Indo-Pak) script. Switching script style takes a little practice. See Madinah or Indo-Pak Mushaf.
Teacher’s tip: bring the old Qaida to the trial lesson. Showing the teacher the last page your child completed saves time and avoids repeating work.
Related: How long the Qaida takes and madrasah and online.
